New catalogue, new prices and improvements for November, 1876, of the B. Shoninger Organ Co.

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New Catalogue. New Prices and Improvements

FOR NOVEMBER, 1876,

OF THE

B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO.

Mannfactory, 97 to 123 Ohestnnt St.,

Warerooms, 279 Chapel St.,
NEW HAVEN, CONN. [Established 1850.]

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Combination Cymbella Organ.

Manufacturers of Eureka, Cymbella, Chorale and

Paragon Organs, the best in the world, more

for the money, better styles, will give less

trouble than any ever made before.

With our greatly increased facilities for, and large ex-
perience in manufacturing, we hope to excel all others
in this new effort to sell a better Organ for the price than
any other maker.

2 B. SHOXINGEK OKGAN CO'S CYMBELLA ORGANS.

CIRCULAR.

In presenting our Revised Price List, it is gratifying
to record the unprecedented success achieved by
our Organs; relying solely on their intrinsic merits,
they have acquired an enviable reputation and wide
spread popularity, and are acknowledged, by the best
musical critics, to be the best organs in the world.
Their matchless beauty and finish, purity of voicing,
prompt speech, extreme delicacy and quickness of touch,
rich, full and truly organ-like tone, have won the most
flattering encomiums, and elicited the enthusiastic admir-
ation of all who have seen and heard them. Unsolicited,
testimonials are constantly received, expressing unquali-
fied satisfaction.

Employing the best mechanical talent in the country,
everything that artistic skill, taste, and long experience
can suggest, is employed, to make them both musically
and externally the king of organs. Careful attention is
paid to the smallest details in their construction ; the
very best materials are used throughout. It is our aim to
manufacture an instrument combining more valuable im-
provements, better styles and finish, and more for the
money than any now made. We prefer to let our work
be judged by its merits ; we have received the first
premium over all others, gold and silver medals wherever
exhibited. Over Forty-Jive ihousand of our instruments
now in use.

Our object is to bring before the public a thorough
knowledge of both the appearance and merits of our in-
struments, so that they can forward their orders with
perfect confidence.

B. SHONINGEK ORGAN CO'S CYMBELLA ORGANS.

CYMBELLA ORGAN.

The most perfect in its construction ; the case is entirely new in
design, and beautiful in finish. Ii has many new and very valu-
able improvements, such as no organ has ever had before. The
Music Rack, when turned down, makes a fine writing- desk ; the
magnificent Chime of two and one-half octaves ot Bells, tuned in
perfect harmony, to be used either alone or with one or more sets
of Reeds, the effects when played being soul-stirring and charm-
ing. It is capable of producing the finest music for Church or
Parlor ; by its peculiar construction it can be played as soft as an
JEolian harp and by our new Full Organ stop and Double Knee
Swell, (which, when opened remains so until closed by the per-
former,) can be changed from one with sufficient power for a
Church, to the most soft and beautiful imaginable, an improve-
ment long sought by Organ manufacturers.

It has 12 stops (all are of practical use) ; it has our new Soloist
stop, which adds the third set of Keeds ; our Manual and Sub-Bass
Couplers, which when played with our Full Organ stop is more
than equal to four sets of Keeds ; our new lamp brackets, which
are a great convenience as well as an ornament, and arranged so
when open to increase the power and volume of tone. This mag-
nificent and wonderful instrument is the embodiment of the best
qualities, and most complete ever made ; for variety of effect and
great scope of power there is nothing like it.
No. 24—5 Octave, 12 Stops, Chime of Bells and a fine

Stool «393.(X)

No. 25—6 Octave, 12 Stops, Chime of Bells and a fine

Stool 429.00

The B. Shoninger Organ Co.

This Company have made careful experiments at great
cost, and witli commendable pride and pleasure introduce
their new Cymbella Organ, which is beheved to pos-
sess many advantages over all others, that cannot fail
to be appreciated by those who hear its wonderful power
and quality.

The B. Shoninger Organ Company, of New Haven,
commenced business in 1850, with good talent, and have
made some 45,000 instruments, each with more or less
experiments, and all of them with care to produce the
desired effect to intonate in the reed instruments that
which has been produced in most other kinds, viz : a
combination that would in the hands of the musician
produce soft or loud tone at the instant desired. In
fact, this Organ combines the numerous improvements
made by all makers, both in this and other countries ;
and it can be said that after the innumerable experi-
ments of the talented men of all countries combined, it
has been left to America to achieve the great success.
It is a wonder in voice as well as quality.

When a reed instrument was first made, it was com-
plete in one set of reeds, and had no stops (called a
melodeon), costing not less than two hundred dollars ;
while at this time the one represented here in all its
beauty as a musical instrument and a piece of furniture,
and with its stops, can be bought for the same amount
of money. Those who have not heard these Organs will
be surprised at the sounds and changes; and it is said
one cannot tell by the sound whether it is a wind or pipe
organ which costs thousands, or one that cost two hun-
dred dollars, except in the space it has to fill. A parlor
is as perfectly filled as a church with a pipe organ. At
this time there are thousands made where formerly but
one ; and the time will come when they will be ac-
knowledged to be superior to a stringed instrument, as
a piano. It is expected that not far in the futuve all
famihes will have one in the home as a necessity, to
help educate and raise the minds of children, as the
effect of music has a refining influence. These instru-
ments are aU made with great care, and in such a sub-
stantial manner that they will last for many years.

B. SHOiriNGER ORGAN CO'S HARMOJSIC ORGANS.

HARMONIC CYMBELLA ORGAN.

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Our Harmonic Cymtaella Organ is one ot the finest and most
beautiful thai has ever been produced. The case is one of entirely
new design, containing two Music Closets, Lamp Brackets, and
when the Music Hack is turned down it presents a beautiful and
convenient Writing Defik. It also contains an entirely new
feature, a splendid Chime of Bellii of more than two octaves. It
has 12 stops, which includes our new full organ and Soloest stop,
which adds a third set of Keeds ; also, Sub-Bass and Manual Coup-
lers, with our Double Forte Swell, which makes it equal to four
sets of Reeds, a powerful and a perfect Organ, and when played,
the effect is soul-stirring and wonderful. A fine st^jol with the
Organ makes it complete.

No.54— Five Octaves, Twelve Stops, Chime of Bells and a

Fine Stool , 1430.00

No. 55— Six Octaves, Twelve Stops, Chime of Bells and a

Fine Stool, $466.00

6 B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO'S COMBINATION ORGANS.

TO OUR PATRONS.

We take great pleasure in introducing our new Coin-
hination Cymhella Organ, which, it is not
too much to claim, is unequalled in excellence, appearance
and price, and has a brilliant future in prospective .

It takes its name from the combined advantages of both
the Combination and the Cymhella Organ, and contains all
the valuable improvements, the greatest number of combina-
tions and effects known. It is made thoroughly, with the
greatest care as to all the important and desirable qualities
of a Reed Organ.

Its exterior presents, when closed and the writing desk
turned down, a splendid secretary of rare beauty, and is
a rich ornament in any parlor. It is the only Organ with
the new and beautiful Sliding Lamp or Flower Stand.
The Chime of two and one half Octaves of Bells can be
used either alone or with one or more sets of Reeds — the
interior containing six sets composed of two and one half
Octaves of large and' small Reeds, also a powerful Sub-
Bass.

It contains fourteen stops : Melodia, Cymbella, Trom-
bonet, Flute, Full Organ, Celeste. Piccolo, Octave Coupler,
Forte, Viola, Vox Humana, Sub-Bass, Dulciana, Forzato —
which, judiciously Ujsed. can be made to produce the loudest
as well as the softest and most delicate music, and with the
combined Cymbella, T^ombonet and Celeste Stops, novel and
rich music can he produced, and with the Fall Organ Stop
and Knee Swells, the performer has the entire sets of Reeds
and a Chime of Bells, which with Coupler makes it equal
to ten sets of Reeds by one movement of the hand. The
combination shows both taste and skill, ivhich makes it a
superior Organ and a beautiful ornament.

B. SHONINGER OKGAK CO'S CYMBELLA OKGANS.

COMBINATION

CYMBELLA ORGAN.

STYLE 50.

The only Organ with the new and beautiful Sliding Lamp
or Flower Stands.

The Music Rack when turned down makes a fine Writing
Desk.

No. 50— Founeeu Stops, Five Octaves, Four Sets of Reeds,

Chime of Bells, and a Fine Stool, $465.00

Fourteen Stops— Melodia, Cymbella, Trorabonet, Flute,
Full Organ, Celeste, Piccolo, Octave Coupler, Forte,
Viola, Vox Humana, Sub-Bass, Dulciana, Forzato.

Directions for Using the " Cymbella Organ."

The Soloefit «SYop, when accompanied bv the Melodia, gives the
most pleasing effects. The Full Organ Stop is arranged so as not
to disturb any combination that may be in use before drawing the
Stort and when thrown off leaves the combination same as before.
For full power of the Organ, draw Full Organ and Coupler Stops,
and at the same time throw on the riglit Knee Swell, which gives
the full power of the Organ instantaneously. For the softest
possible effect use the Dulciana Stop only, with the left Knee
Swell thrown off.

When using the Cymhella Stop or Chime of Bells, give the same
touch to the keys as on a Piano, plaviug the Organ accompani-
ment with tlie left hand. With good taste and skill the occa-
sional use of the Bells makes the best combinations and finest
effects ever produced on a Reed Organ.

The lids on top are arranged to open for an increase of power.

Directions for the "Paragon" and Eureka.

If by accident, or in transportation, dirt or dust should get into
the reeds, so they will not speak, or should thev want correcting,
or from any reason you should wish to see the inside, first take
out the frei-work front of keys, then the two screws, one at each
end of case, outside, in line with knee swell; you can then care-
fully lift off the whole upper case. Then draw out the Reeds with
the hook which is back of the inside case for that purpose. Blow
out the dust, and return the Reed to its place. The Melodia reeds
are under back of Keys, and Flute reeds under front of Keys. In
order to use either the Vox Humana or Vox Celeste, draw these
stops, and use In connection only the Melodia Stop, with Knee
Swell open.

Directions for Capella and Chorale Organs.

To get the softest tone possible, use the Dulciana stop onlv ; for
a slight increase in power, use the Melodia; to increase this still
more, pull out the Hute and Piccolo ; and to get the fullest power
of the Organ, draw out all the Stops with tne exception of the
Vox Humana, with the Knee Swell and the upper lid open. Play
with your hands an octave apart for the full power.

For Variety and Fancy Combinations.

The Capella stop, used in connection with the Melodia only,
produces a most beautiful effect. For another fine change, use
the Melodia in tlie l>ttss only, and for the treble draw Coupler,
Capella, Viola and Piccolo. The pedals should always be used
to correspond with the musical effect desired, blowing very light
for soft music, and stronger as an increase in power is desired.
The Vox Humana should only be used with the Viola stop, and
only in sliort passages where much feeling is to be expressed. If
any dust should get in the reeds in the Melodia and Viola set,
draw them out from under the swell back of the keys, with the
hook which is on the back of the case. The Flute, Piccolo and
Orchestral reeds will be found in front ; open the Knee Swell and
take out small stick in front of the reeds, draw out the reeds care-
fully, and strike the block with the hook ; then replace it.

We only employ first class workmen, and use first class mate-
rials.

B. shoninger oegan go's chobalb organs.

CHORALE ORGAN,

styles 27, 28, 31, 32, and 33.
]SrE^\^ RICH Pu^RLOR X)ESI&:N".

Ten Stops. Five Octaves, Three Sets ol Reeds, with the New
Trombonet Solo Set, also a very powerful Sub-Bass and Oc-
tave Coupler, with the power equal to six full sets of Reeds.

This is an OrRau of wonderful power and beauty, and is capable
of effects that are not excelled. Among the new improvements is
the Writine; Desk, formed by turning' the Book Rack forward. The
new Stop for opening a revolving lid and the Back Swell at the
same time, also, the Double Knee Swell, by which the Swells
remain open as long as desired.

No. 27— Polished Mottled Panels, Ten Stops— Trombonet,
Forzato. Viola, Piccolo, Flute, Melodia, Dulciana,

Sub-Bass, Coupler and Vox Humana, $300.00

No. 28— Same as No. 27— Highly Ornamented and Gilded.
Avith Jet Moulding and Panels, representing inlaid

wood, as seen in the richest furniture, $315.00

No. 31— Six Octaves, same as No. 27, $343.00

No. 32— Six Octaves, same as No. 28 $358.00

No. 33— Same as No. 27, Seven Stops, Melodia, Flute, Sub-

Bass.Vox Humana, Piccolo.Orchestral and Forzato, $272.00
Same as style No. 28, seven Stops, $287.00

10 B. SHONINGER ORGAN CO'S OAPELLA ORGANS.

CAPELLA ORGAN.

After careful and costly experiments, it is with
pleasure we introduce this Organ, knowing it to possess
many advantages over others, which cannot fail to be
appreciated by those who hear its wonderful power and
qualities.

First among its advantages is the great scope of
its expression, being constructed to play the softest
music, arid when desired, to increase its power. Can
either gradually or suddenly produce more volume of
tone than any other Organ of its class. This is accom-
phshed by our new Patent Double Forte Swell, so
arranged that the sound is thrown out by a direct pas-
sage through the case.

The upper lid is hinged, to open like a Piano, when
wanted for very loud music.

For durability we shall spare no pains to make them
a superior instrument.

The Sounding Boards are so arranged that danger of
cracking is entirely removed.

The Book Rack is strong and reliable; will not break
or get filled with dust, as other makers.

Has also our very useful Book Closets, with Lock and
Key ; a feature peculiar to our Organs alone, and one
which meets with universal admiration.

The Keys are of Ivory, with Ivory fronts and Ebony
Sharps.

They excel all others in elasticity of touch ; the most
rapid music can be played with perfect ease.

They respond at oEce to the touch; an easy action
would avail nothing without quickness of articulation.

The quality of the tone is smooth, full and rich — not
harsh and ear-piercing, as is frequently complained of in
reed instruments. This is accomplished by our method
of voicing, which renders the tone pure and flexible.

Our Instruments are not liable to be affected by
climate or position.

B. SSOKINGBB OEQAN CO'S CAPELLA ORGANS.

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' CAPELLA ORGANS.

styles 44, 45 and 46.

The Capella Is an Organ we are willing to stake our reputa-
tion as flrst-class manufacturers upon. It is made throughout
with the greatest care as to all the important and desirable quali-
ties for a Reed Organ. It is unnecessary to mention these in
detail. Suffice it to say, we use greater precaution to make them
durable than ever before. As to beauty, they need only to be seen
to make it evident to all. As to musical qualities, they have a
voice to speak for themselves, in tones not to be misunderstood
by any lover of good nmslc.

AVITH STOOLS.

No. 44— Seven Stops— Melodia, Flute, Sub-Bass, Vox Hu-
mana, Piccolo, Capella $258.00

No. 45— Ten Stops— Octave Coupler, Uuleiana, Viola, Forte,
Melodia, Hute, Sub-Bass, Vox Humana, Piccolo,
Capella 286.00

No. 46— Six Octaves, Ten Stops— Octave Coupler, Dulciana,
Viola, Forte, Melodia, Flute, Sub-Bass, Vox Hu-
mana, Piccolo, Capella 329.00

All cuts of the Organs are fac-similes of our different styles, so
that the style of the instrument is as well known from the cu as
from the instrument itself.

12 B. 8HONINGKE ORGAN CO'S PARAGON ORGAN.

To obtain an instrument possessing immense volume
and power when required, and producing a soft, delicate
tone at will, is a desideratum which we claim to have
attained by the use of original and important improve-
ments, as follows, viz :

The Dulciana, a new and beautiful stop, affecting
the entire Scale, reducing the tone to a " still small
voice," which renders soft and expressive music with
beautiful effect.

The Manual Sub-Bass, an octave of heavy Bass reeds
voiced to equal in tone a sixteen foot pipe, and a perfect
substitute for pedal bass. It is remarkable for its
smoothness as well as depth and volume of tone, and
by the use of the double coupler, of Sub-Bass Exten-
sion, is made to extend two octaves.

The Octave Coupler, which doubles the power by
coupling the octaves from the highest note down, so
arranged as to couple the Sub-Bass up, thus acting as a
double coupler, and producing two octaves of Sub-Bass.
The quality of tone is rendered fuller and more pipe-like
than by the usual method of coupling up, the latter hav-
ing a shrill and harsh effect.

The addition of a Chime of Bells, one of the best
improvements ever added to an organ.

"We invite most cordially all lovers of music and
others to hear, see and examine our improvements.

All of our most valuable improvements are patented
and exclusively used by the B. Shoningeb Organ Co. of
New Haven, Conn.

B. SHONINGEE ORGAN CO'S PARAGON ORGAN.

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PARAGON ORGANS.

The finest orchestral effects can be produced on them.

They have 5 and 6 Octaves, two full sets of Reeds, with our new
Vialeste attachment with its wonderful and soul-charniintf eflect,
and our new Folding Lamp or Flower Stands; with our Double
Outside Swell, by which more power is obtained than by any
other means ever employed on any org-an. They have our power-
ful Sub-Bass and Octave Coupler, which doubles the power. A
splendid Eureka Stool boxed with thii^ Organ free of charge.

The New VIALESTE Stop

Must always be used when the Coupler Stop is closed.

Prices for Paragon, -with Stool.

No. 22— Five Octave, Ten Stops— Octave Coupler, Vialeste,
Dulciana, Diapason. Forte, Melodia, Flute, Sub-
Bass, Piccolo and Vox Humana, $258.00

No. 23— Six Octave. Ten Stops— Octave Coupler, Vialeste,
Dulciana, Diapason. Forte, Melodia, Flute, Sub-
Bass, Piccolo and Vox Humana, 300.00

No. 29 — Five Octave, Double Keed, seven Stops— Melodia,
Flute, Piccolo, Viola, Forte, Vox Humana and
Dulciana, 1215.00

No. 30— Five Octave, eight Stops— Melodia, Viola. Flute,
Piccolo, Octave Coupler, Dulciana. Vox Humana
and Forte, 243 00

No. 35— Six Octave, Double Reed, six Stops, 258.00

No. 3t>— Six Octave, Double Keed, eight Stops, Octave

Coupler, 286.00

14 B. SHONIN6EK ORGAN CO'S EUREKA ORGANS.

EEASONS WHY

B. SHONINaEE OKGANS are Superior to others.

Their capacity for expression is greater than any-
other reed instruments, owing to our vahiable patent
improvements.

They are the only Organs containing two octaves of
Manual Sub Bass.

They are the most for the money, and therefore the
cheapest instruments in the market.

They are the only Organs containing the useful book
closets and movable lamp brackets.

Their cases snrpass all others in beauty of finish and
elegance of design, and are as useful as ornamental.

The Patent Double Swell is one of the most desira-
ble improvements ever made to Reed Organs, whereby
a large gain in power is obtained, which was entirely
lost. This power is now brought out by the player,
without any extra effort, giving greater expression,
power and variety to the music by making a free open
passage for the sound from the reeds through the case.

The Patent Book Closets and Swinging Lamp
Brackets commend themselves to every one's apprecia-
tion. The former, witli compartments for sheet music
and books, obviate the necessity of a music stand ; and
the latter are indispensable where lamps are used, and
being movable, can be adjusted to suit convenience.

Every part is constructed with reference to its lasting

qualities, and we challenge comparison with any other

organ made.

In our issue of the 15th of .June, we gave a description and
view of the B. Shoxinger Organ Company Works, situated in
New Haven, Conn., where a large number of cabinet organs are
manufactured and of fine styie, and this is one of the finest
establishments of the kind that we know. The firm are noted for
making good instruments and lair dealing. Each instrument sent
out has a fine stool with it free of charge.— Z)a«72/ Graphic.

B. SHONINGEK ORGAN CO'S EUREKA ORGANS.

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NEW EUEEKA OEGANS.

In beauty, power, and clearness of tone, this instru-
ment has no equal. The want has long been felt in the
musical community to produce an organ that will afford
the variety and power of tone of a higher priced instru-
ment, at a price within the reach of all.

EUREKA ORGANS.

No. 40— Five Octave, two full sets Reeds, six Stops,— Melo-

dia. Flute, Piccolo, Viola, Forte and Vox Humana,. $186.00
No. 41— Five Octave, Single Reed and Octave Coupler,

Sub-Bass, Forte and Vox Humana, 172.00

No. 42— Five Octave, Sinj^le Reed, four Stops— Coupler,

Vox Humana, Melodia aud Dulciaiia, 158.00

No. 43— Five Octave, Single Reed, two Stops— Vox Humana

and Forte, 143.00

All our keys are bushed with felt where they work
on the guide pins, which are polished oval brass, secur-
ing at all times the noiseless working of the keys ; and
our black keys or sharps are not stained, but made of
solid Ebony.

A splendid Eureka Stool given and boxed with each of the New
Popular Eureka Organs free of charge.

Ii^J^RLjCHEI A.ISIT) CHXJRCH OR&AJSTS.

A Flourishing Enterprise in New Haven.

The B. Shoninger Organ Company— A Concern which has
Turned Out and has in use 45,000 of their Instruments.
Having heard so much about this concern we determined when
we visited New Haven, to give it a call. Having done so we now
propose to lay before our readers some facts with regard to the
causes of the immense popularity of the organs of this company.
Let us commence with the building which is situated on Chestnut
St., fronting 300 feet, with an L 135 feet deep. The entire building
is built of brick, and is six stories in height. The company com-
menced to manufacture in 1850, and over 40,000 of their instruments
are now in use in various parts of the United States and Europe,
being about an average of 2,800 organs sold annually since the
works were organized. Prominent among the manj styles made
IS the Cymbella Organ. The case of this is entirely new in design
and beautiful in finish. It has many new and valuable improve-
ments possessed by no other organ made elsewhere. The music
rack when turned down makes a fine writing desk. A beautiful
feature is a chime of two and one-half octaves of bells, tuned in
perfect harmony, to be used either alone or with one or more sets
of reeds, thus producing the most entrancingly delicious harmonic
eflects. It is adapted for church or parlor, and with its arrange-
ments of stops can be played as soft as an ^olian harp, or with
sufllcient power and compass of tone, to fill a church with its
sublime notes. This organ has twelve stops, all of practical use,
and is the embodiment of all the best qualities possible to be
attained in a musical instrument.— i\^. 1'. 7rade Journal, Satur-
day, March 18, 1876,

The high degree of perfection to which the Shoninger instru-
ments have been brought, by the assiduous labors of some of
the most eminent artists of the profession, speak for them every
praise it is in our power to bestow. The sweetest and softest trill
to the harsh, loud thunder both manifest the perfection and the
charm of these instruments —From the New Haven Begister.

The Shoninger Organs have a wonderful, sweet and soft tone,»ud
are capable of producing orchestral effects impossible in any
other instrument of a similar n?iixive.— Evening Mail, N. Y.

Its tone is remarkably full, sweet and brilliant, and its power
very fine. With this stop and the swell, the most charming varie-
ties of expression can be produced. The largest of the several
sizes embraces ten stops, namely : a rich Sub-Bass, a verv delicate
Piccolo, a Flute, Melodia, Dulciana, Forte, Viola, Coupler, the
Chorale, and a Vox Humana, or Tremolo. They have three full
sets of Reeds, with a clear, delicate tone.— iV^. Y. TribU7ie.

They are now turning out 400 instruments a month, and have the
proud privilege of knowing that theirs is considered by competent
judges, the best Organ for the money found in the world. In the
most highly refined and thorough musical circles in America,
those ot New York, Boston and Philadelphia, these instruments
are appreciated and in constant requisition, and professional musi-
cians are constant and loud in its praise. This house employs over
200 experienced hands, and such a thing as an Organ deficient in
tone, faulty in make, or wanting in power, is yet to be found as
having emanated from this factory.— ^'rom the Davenport (Iowa)
Democrat.

It is as gratifying as it is wonderful to notice the great improve-
ments made in reed organs during the past two or three years.
The famous Shoninger Organs have no equal, either in this
country or in Europe, in beauty power and clearness of tone. In
these organs there is a total absence of tliat harshness which is
plainly observable in all other organs, and by a combination of
arrangements, peculiar to the Shoninger Organs, they very greatly
excel in fullness, richnes and purity A really good Organ, such
as the above, is a "thing of beauty and a joy forever." It makes
one's home attractive and refines and elevates the mind.— i^rom a
Fhiladelphia Paper.

This superior instrument, containing all of the modern improve-
ments possible to be obtained in a Keed Instrument, together
with an entirely new design of case, elaborate and beautiful, is
manufactured by the celebrated B. Shoninger Organ Co., of New
Haven, who have the proud privilege of knowing that competent
judges and musical critics pronounce them King of Organs. We
were not surprised at the evident good taste in the selection of
this delightful instrument over all others exhibited, and we
congratulate the Company upon producing such a superior instru-
ment, acknowledged by all to be the best in use. In our opinion
all are safe in purchasing a Shoninger Cymbella Ovgdiii.— Bridge-
port Daily Standard.

The Shoninger Organs

It is the display made by the firm in the Main Building, will
bring these splendid instruments into National notice The Sun
man was attracted by tlie soundings of a set of tinkling bells or
cymbals, accompanied by a soft mellifluous rendering of notes
which reminded him of the music in wliich revelled the good
Haroun Al Raschid. Turning, he found himself in a mass of peo-
ple listening to the strains from one of the sweetest and highest
toned organs on exhibition. The Sun man was invited to examine
the instrument, and pass his opinion. The "Cymbella" Organ,
was the one performed upon. It has a chime of two and a half
octaves of Be'ls, tuned in exact harmony, which can be used alone
or with one or more sets of reeds. It is controlled by a stop,
manipulated as are all others.

The effect of this chime must be heard, for it cannot be
described. It comes like a tintin abulation of the chimes from the
palace of the houris, and is simply exquisite. The or^an receives
its name from these bells. The Crescendo, and diminuendo are
produced with strange effect upon the ear, and we heard a dozen
people say, it was the feature in the organ display at the Exposi-
tion. The cases are magnificently gotton up, and have improve-
ments possessed by no other. For instance, the music rack, when
turned down forms a complete writing desk. The organs are
made at all prices from $100 up. The organ made by the Shoninger
Company at this price is equal to the $180 organ made by other
firms ; so it will be seen the customer not only saves his money,
but gets a better instrument. The B. Shoninger Organ Company's
head office is at New Haven, Conn., at which place they turn out
400 instruments per month. No wonder the demand is greater
than the supply, for the qualities of the organ are simply perfect
and cannot be surpassed. The company was incorporated in
1860, since which time, more fhanforty thousand organs have been
sold. It is decidedly the chef d\mcvre of musical instruments at
the Exposition. It has all the stops, and more stops than any
other organ, and finer effects are produced than on any other
organ. The firm presents a handsome piano stool to every pur-
chaser.— From the Philadelphia Sunday Sun, June 18, 1876.

B. ShOxMnger Organ Company, of New Haven,
Conn., is, without doubt, one of the aiost extensive con-
cerns in tlie United States engaged in the manufacture
of first-clas3 organs.

The works are located at Chestnut and Chapel Streets,
fronting 800 feet on Chestnut and 135 feet on Chapel
Street. The main factory building covers nearly this
entire space, is built of brick, and is six stories in
height. The Company commenced business in I860, and
over 45,000 of their instruments are now in use in
various parts of the United Stales. Their present
capacity is 400 instruments per month, and notwith-
standing the present dull times they are selling all they
can make. Over two hundred skilled workmen are
employed.

As the purchase of a fine organ requires the expen-
diture of a considerable sum of money, the buyer is
naturally anxious to know what is the reputation of the
company manufacturing them. During the 26 years
this Company has been established it has been the
leading rule of their business career to fill fully aU
promises made, and to allow no inferior instruments to
be put in the market. Three-fourths of their trade is
with dealers and individuals scattered over the country,
who know them only through the medium of the
U. S. Mails. The Company is not only financially strong,
but its officials are men of strict integrity, who enjoy
the respect and esteem of all who have had business
relations with them. — From the Philadelphia Commercial
and Manufacturers' Gazette.

Too large a volume would be required to pubhsh all
testimonies of the press, and letters from many of the
most well-known artists and professionals, in high
appreciation of our instruments.

From the Davenport {Iowa) Democrat.
It is astonishing to see the great improvements made
in Eeed Organs, which are destined to be the leading in-
strument. The Celebrated Shoninger Organ contains
more valuable and useful improvements than any other
now before the public, to which the purchasers of the
45,000 Organs made by B. Shoninger Organ Company,
New Haven, Conn., will testify.

THE EUEEKA STOOL.

Patented June 17, 1S73.
"We have long sought to find a handsome, durable,
and cheap Music Stool, made of solid black walnut, well
upholstered; will match in finish with any style of fur-
niture ; is made with special reference to being easily
taken apart, occupying a very small space when packed
for transportation. Can be boxed with any Organ.

Directions for putting Stool together.

Take the legs and slip the dovetails in the grooves from the under
side, as shown at e ; screw the cap h firmly on the legs with the
large screws; screw the plate d on the under side of seat i; set
up as shown at a.

The art ot producing musical instruments has advanced very
rapidly within the past few years. We had the pleasure of attend-
ing yesterday, several eminent artists of N"ew York and Boston,
who were visiting our fair through the Palace of Music of Shon-
inger's. The Church and Parlor Organs attracted their chief at-
tention, because of their superior workmanship and excellence
displayed in their construction. We can only pointedly express
our appreciation of every one of these magnificent instruments,
when we say " they talked." We have never witnessed anything
which, in our opinion, came so near perfection.— i^Vom the New
Haven Journal arid Courier.

The Capella Organ is something entirely new; it is a
beautiful parlor ornament, possesses a sweet and powerful tone,
is a most commendable invention, and holds a high place in public
favor.— i^rom the N. Y. Evening Post.

The Shoninger Cymbeella Organ is attracting much atten-
tion. The Trombonet is produced by an extra set of reeds, pecul-
iarly voiced, and the eff'ect is charming.— i^rom the Commercial
Advertiser.

For sweetness of tone and orchestral effects the Shoninger
Organ has no equal.— iV. Y. Times.

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At a price rendering them possible to a large class
of purchasers, having a combination of

REEDS AND BELLS,

containing many desirable improvements, will

standlongerin dry or damp climate, less liable to get

out of order — all the boards being made three-ply — put

together so it is impossible for them to either shrink, swell

or split; producing novel and pleasing eflFects, and the only

INSTRUMENTS A WARDED this RANK.

AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.

A liberal discount to the Clergy, Sunday Schools, Teachers,
Churches and Lodges.

Our exhibit was from our general stock ; no effort to make an
article for exhibition that we will not supply to our customers.

Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, Printers, New Haven.